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Coming off the Garrett Wilson extension news, Shaun and Tiki talk about the most important Jets and Giants player heading into the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal is absolutely fuming over Juan Soto's All-Star Game snub, calling out Major League Baseball for what he perceives as a blatant disregard for the fans and a nonsensical decision, perhaps fueled by jealousy over Soto's contract. He argues that despite any minor statistical nitpicks, Soto's overall performance and star power demand his inclusion, especially given the All-Star Game's purpose to showcase the sport's best. Sal goes as far as to declare a personal boycott, emphasizing the absurdity of an All-Star Game without a player of Soto's caliber. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer & Gio begin the morning talking about Garrett Wilson’s contract extension with the Jets. The Jets did not have to make this deal now but they could be glad down the road that they acted early. Gio says extending Wilson before Sauce Gardner was the right move. Wilson had a strong third season with the Jets and he earned an extension while Gardner did not. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The derby was a dud for the one local participant, but there was one New York Athlete who cashed in big on Monday!!! Follow Pete Hoffman for more at @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaun, Tiki and Tommy give their thoughts on what the Mets and Yankees biggest concerns are at the All-Star Break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal Licata delivered his fiery first-half grades for New York's baseball teams, giving the Mets a resounding 'A' for exceeding expectations and overcoming significant injuries, despite Juan Soto's struggles with runners in scoring position. In contrast, he handed the Yankees a 'B', citing maddening inconsistencies, questionable managerial decisions, defensive blunders (particularly from Anthony Volpe), and a general underperformance against pre-season expectations, even with Aaron Judge's stellar play. Licata emphasized that while both teams are in good spots heading into the All-Star break, the Yankees have more room for improvement, and he isn't shy about calling out their flaws. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both the Yankees and Mets are in a good spot at the break. Gio considered buying tickets for the second half of the season. When the guys went to a Mets game last summer it was a “catalyst spot”. How many trades will Brian Cashman make before the deadline? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Mac tackles the looming MLB trade deadline. Do the Yankees have more urgent needs than the Mets, and will they actually trade top prospects like Spencer Jones? Plus, can the Mets justify moving young pitching for a rental, given their aversion to big spending on arms? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All-Star Break is finally here and both the Yankees and the Mets end the final Sunday before the break with a big fat L. Did the Yankees send a message with their draft picks? For more follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal delve into the recently released SNY documentary about former Mets captain David Wright, titled "The Right Way." Sal, having watched the nearly two-hour film, praises it as SNY's best documentary yet, highlighting the intimate look at Wright's humble beginnings, his blue-collar family, and his journey through the minor leagues to becoming a Mets icon. They discuss Wright's career highs, like the 2015 World Series appearance, and the heartbreaking lows, particularly the injuries that shortened his career, including a pivotal play that led to his back issues. Sal passionately argues that, excluding Tom Seaver, David Wright is undeniably the greatest Met of all time due to his character, leadership, and overall impact, despite some personal reservations during Wright's playing career due to unmet expectations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal engage in a spirited, sarcastic, and often fiery debate about two recent slides to home plate: Anthony Volpe's game-winning "swim move" for the Yankees, and Pete Alonso's less-heralded, but still effective, slide for the Mets. Sal, ever the contrarian, dismisses the excessive praise for Volpe's slide, arguing it's overblown due to his otherwise poor season and that his speed alone should have gotten him there. BT, however, defends Volpe's athleticism and the brilliance of his maneuver, sparking a heated back-and-forth as they dissect the mechanics and context of both slides, ultimately agreeing to disagree on which was truly superior and how much credit each player deserves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal dive into the Yankees' most improbable win of the season, a comeback where they were no-hit through seven innings and trailed by five runs before roaring back for a dramatic victory. They analyze how this gritty, old-school win, featuring clutch at-bats from unexpected heroes, felt different from their usual "bully ball" home run barrages, hinting at a potential shift in the team's character and a glimpse of the "Yankees of old" that fans have desperately missed. Despite acknowledging the flaws of being shut down for so long, they can't help but be excited about the offensive potential and renewed belief this monumental win has ignited. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Mac is pumped after last night’s Yankees comeback win. He called it the best win of the season. They didn’t have a hit until the 8th inning and they were down 5-0. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith talks about how the walk-off win against the Mariners was the best win of the season and gives credit where credit is due. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiki and Morash open the show breaking down the great start from Cam Schlittler last night and the way that start has inspired fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal are abuzz with the New York Yankees' recent turnaround, shifting from frustration over a losing streak to renewed optimism. They highlight key changes like the long-awaited decision to move on from DJ LeMahieu, the return of Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base, and the consistent lineup featuring Jasson Dominguez leading off. This philosophical tweak and personnel shake-up, particularly after being swept by the Blue Jays and losing to the Mets, has instilled a new energy in the team, making them a "better ballclub" with a refreshed approach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with C-Mac’s favorite team, the Yankees, who are having no problem with the Mariners. Jazz Chisholm hit 2 home runs last night and Jerry said he’s fun to watch. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler made his debut last night and his parents were there to see it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday, fans got what they wanted when news broke that DJ LeMahieu had been DFA'd. The next thing you know, the Yankees are on a three game winning streak. Follow @HoffWFAN on social media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith talks about the Yankees 3rd straight win but also likes what he heard from Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman pre-game and their decision to DFA DJ Lemahieu. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets get a big win against Baltimore and the boys discuss what the moves should be as the deadline approaches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal open their show celebrating the New York Mets' recent offensive surge, particularly from their "Big Three" of Lindor, Soto, and Alonso, which is finally reflecting the formidable lineup they were designed to be at the season's start. They highlight the team's stabilized pitching rotation with the return of Senga and Manaea, fostering a new sense of hope and positivity around the club after a period of struggles. While acknowledging the need for potential further additions, especially a bullpen arm or a center fielder, the hosts emphasize that the top of the Mets' order is now clicking, making them a dangerous team built to contend for a World Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have comedian Jeff Ross in the studio. He has a new one man show called, ‘Take a Banana For The Ride’. We also talked about all the roasts including the Roast of Tom Brady. In the final segment of the hour, we had Jeff Ross back and he talked about his journey with colon cancer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with the Mets and Yankees both getting wins. Lindor, Alonso & Soto all were key players in the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith talks about the Yankees and Mets winning today and despite being a positive day, Clay Holmes could potentially be moved back into the bullpen after another disappointing start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaun and Tiki open up the show on Tuesday by discussing their expectations leading into the Mike Brown introductory presser. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal are fired up discussing the latest Knicks news, with Rick Brunson's role reportedly being cut back under new head coach Mike Brown. While the organization claims this move grants Brown more control and addresses "distractions" or perceived conflicts of interest, Sal argues it's a dangerous demotion that could create an untenable situation for Rick, ultimately jeopardizing the relationship with star player Jalen Brunson. Given Jalen's close bond and loyalty to his father and his support for former coach Tom Thibodeau, the demotion is seen by some as a potential misstep that could upset the Knicks' franchise player and lead to further instability, despite Rick reportedly being "on board" with the change for now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal kick off the show with a fiery debate on the current state of Major League Baseball, particularly focusing on the New York Yankees' recent struggles and the broader trend of baseball's expanded postseason. Sal advocates for the Yankees to "sell" off current players to make room for promising prospects, arguing that the team's fundamental issues—poor situational hitting, defense, and protecting leads—are dealbreakers regardless of the new playoff format. BT, while acknowledging the Yankees' deficiencies, urges listeners not to overreact to short-term slumps, emphasizing the evolving, inconsistent nature of modern baseball and the ability of teams, even flawed ones, to make deep playoff runs as seen with past Mets and Diamondbacks squads. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with NFL Training Camps being only days away. Jerry says for the first time in a while there is a new positive outlook for the Giants and Jets. Al strongly disagrees, he’s not falling for the hype again. Both agree they’d love to see Jameis play. Al is not buying Aaron Glenn’s tough guy act. Al is amazed at how time passes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The talk has been around the New York Yankees and the need for change. But is new blood going to automatically equal success? Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith recaps the Subway Series weekend, as he expected the Yankees to struggle but gives credit to the Mets for taking care of business at home when they needed it badly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiki & Shaun talk about part two of the Subway Series, as the Mets took 2 out of 3 games at Citi Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal clash over the struggling New York Yankees, with BT advocating for a complete "blow it up" approach, urging the team to sell off key assets and rebuild, frustrated by what he sees as a wasted season and squandered talent. In stark contrast, Sal remains a staunch believer in the Yankees' playoff chances, arguing that despite their current woes, the team still possesses enough talent and time to turn things around and secure a postseason berth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Roberts recorded a Rico Brogna podcast, live from Paris. Evan was scoring the game while in line at the airport. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with the Subway Series and how the Mets threw out a bunch of no name pitchers to face Max Fried, and it almost worked. If Cody Bellinger doesn’t make that amazing catch and then doubles up Lindor at first. It saved the game for sure. Carlos Mendoza was tossed in the ninth yesterday because of the horrendous strike calls. Pete Alonso will not be doing the HR derby as he wants to enjoy the all star festivities. Juan Soto was not voted to the all star game and some see it as a snub To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees have serious problems they might not be able to fix mid-season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees salvage the three game series with the Mets winning 6-4. After losing six in a row, was Sunday's win enough to get them back to winning ways? Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a captivating Fourth of July interview, legendary pitcher Doc Gooden sits down with Sal Licata for a candid discussion spanning his illustrious career and personal journey. Gooden reflects on the highs of his Mets days, including the unmatched thrill of his retired number at Citi Field, while also opening up about the profound impact of his father's passing and the enduring regret of missing the 1986 Mets parade. He offers sharp insights into today's Mets and Yankees, dissecting lineups and pitching strategies with the wisdom of a true baseball icon, all while maintaining his unwavering loyalty to the orange and blue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets are coming off a series win over the Brewers and the Yankees are coming off getting swept by the Blue Jays in a 4 game series. These two teams have been at the breaking point for 3 weeks now. Will the season be decided in the next installment of the Subway Series? Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old audio from Anthony Volpe's rookie year makes Brian Cashman look really bad To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal Licata unleashed a fiery tirade against the New York Yankees, not just for another painful loss to the Blue Jays, but for their systemic failures in playing "the game the right way." He lambasted the organization for continually fielding players out of position, highlighting the egregious example of Ben Rice catching despite not being a catcher, and questioning the continued presence of underperforming veterans like DJ LeMahieu and the team's overall reliance on analytics over common sense. Licata's frustration boiled over as he dissected the Yankees' inability to correct long-standing issues, asserting that their consistent postseason appearances mask a deep-seated problem of sloppy baseball and a lack of accountability from management, ultimately calling for a fundamental shift in how the team is constructed and coached. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks finally have their next head coach, Mike Brown. This feels like a lateral move from Thibs. Gio does love the experience he brings. There were also rumors going around that the Knicks were interested in bringing Ben Simmons in. The press conference is going to be interesting because nobody from the Knicks addressed why they got rid of Thibs, so all of the questions are going to be about that now. Mike Brown is inheriting the best Knicks team a coach was ever handed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees comeback... and then they give it right back. What a waste of time! Mets split doubleheader! Knicks hire a new coach. @HoffWFAN for more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith breaks down the Mets win in game two of the doubleheader and discusses another Yankees implosion against the Blue Jays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer about a month ago promised Mike Brown would not be the Knicks Head Coach and we relive it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal are fed up with the New York Yankees' recent performance, particularly after what they deemed the "worst loss of the season" due to across-the-board poor play, including shoddy baserunning, defensive errors from the left side of the infield, and a bullpen that acts like a "gas can and matches." They pinpoint Anthony Volpe's struggles at shortstop and Mark Leiter Jr.'s frequent ineffective pitching as prime examples of the lack of accountability within the organization, pushing for bold moves like benching Volpe and cutting Leiter to send a clear message that the current "unacceptable" status quo must change, especially given the team's ongoing issues at third base and the need for another bat to protect Aaron Judge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#3 Overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft, Casey O'Brien, joins Pete Hoffman to talk about the New York Sirens trading up to take her, her love for New York sports, favorite players, and her goals in her rookie season of the PWHL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry has the sounds of Pete Hoffman, the host of WFAN daily’s podcast, interviewing a professional women’s hockey player. He thinks it comes across as flirtatious. The Yankees lost in Toronto and had another catcher’s interference. Springer hit 2 home runs, including a grand slam. So we have more from that including post game explanations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA free agency is buzzing, with the Bucks making moves and the Knicks signing Guerschon Yabusele. The NHL's free agency has been quieter, though the Rangers did pick up Vladislav Gavrikov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT is are fired up discussing the alarming trend of opposing teams intentionally walking Aaron Judge, signaling a critical lack of protection in the Yankees' lineup. With Judge being walked 20 times already this season – matching his total from all of last year – the guys debate whether the Yankees can truly contend for a championship if they can't force opponents to pitch to their best player. They dissect potential solutions, from shifting Judge in the order to trusting young bats like Dominguez or relying on Bellinger, emphasizing that if the Yankees don't make teams "pay with blood" for walking Judge, their World Series hopes are in serious jeopardy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started with NBA free agency and the moves that were made yesterday, and also LeBron’s situation with the Lakers and whether he wants to be traded. And if he is traded, will he land with the Knicks? His former coach Mike Brown came in for a second interview in New York. The NBA is actually in free agency right now and the Knicks don’t have a coach, which has never happened before. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices